Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Greater London Authority elections

Death of a candidate (Mayor of London)

The procedure to be followed in the event of the death of a candidate in a Mayor of London election depends on whether the candidate who dies is an independent or a registered party candidate. 

Should a fellow candidate die during the campaign, the Greater London Returning Officer will provide you with further guidance.

Registered party candidate1  

If a registered party candidate dies then the poll is cancelled. 

Independent candidate2  

If an independent candidate dies, then the poll still proceeds – unless there are only two persons who are standing as candidates and the death would make the election uncontested. In that case, the poll will be cancelled.

Information about the death of an agent can be found in our guidance on appointing an election agent.

Last updated: 1 February 2024